SCOTCH MEAT PATTIES

3/4 pound ground beef
1/3 cup milk
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cooking fat or oil
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon flour

Combine meat, milk, oats, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Make very thin patties; brown on both sides in the fat or oil in a fry pan.

Add water and vegetables; season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook covered over low heat 30 minutes.

Blend flour with a little cold water, add slowly to the mixture, and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.

VARIATION:

MEAT BALLS AND TOMATO SAUCE:
Form the meat mixture into small balls and brown in fat. Remove from pan and brown the vegetables in the fat. Add l/2 cup water and l/2 cup tomato paste. Add meat balls and seasonings and cook covered aver low heat. Thickening may not be needed. Serve over spaghetti.

Makes about 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Adapted from source: Money-Saving Main Dishes, USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 43, 1955